It's Official - Cheryl Has Quit The X Factor...Again!
Another one bites the dust!
The Fight For This Love star has confirmed that she will not be returning as a judge on the X Factor this year. The news comes after Nick Grimshaw, Olly Murs and Caroline Flack have all left the show since the last season. According to The Sun, Cheryl broke the news to boss Simon Cowell at a Hollywood dinner last week. Dan Wootton, a reporter for the Sun tweeted about the news.
Simon Cowell has confirmed my story that Cheryl is quitting X Factor, saying: "I totally understand her commitment to making more records."
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) April 5, 2016
Cheryl says: "I have had such an amazing experience being a judge on The X Factor. I have learnt so much and enjoyed nurturing talent."
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) April 5, 2016
Cheryl adds: “But I’ve missed making music and am excited to be recording again."
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) April 5, 2016
It is thought Cheryl is quitting the popular talent show to concentrate on new solo material. She is currently in Los Angeles working on new songs.
A statement was released following the news of her departure:
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